The hot summer of 2025 saw fires increase across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by over a third. Incidents surged due to a doubling of the number of outdoor fires, with climate change forecast to ...

“With the support of Kate Harvey (Isle of Wight Council public health director) and her team and the commander (Andy McDonald of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIWC)) and some of the other ...

20% of all recorded crime Thousands of domestic abuse incidents have been recorded on the Isle of Wight, amounting to 20 per cent of all police recorded Island crime in 2023/4.

“It would risk undermining planned housing and economic growth, prolong and extend the duration of the deficit in water resources for customers and extend reliance on abstractions from Hampshire’s ...

“While the NSPCC Helpline is there for adults, our Childline service is also available to all children to talk about their concerns. Trained counsellors are here 24/7, including throughout the festive ...

Councillor Jordan says that "if no request to delay local elections is made to government, elections will go ahead as planned in May 2026" ...

Three Rivers Music Festival has announced a major site expansion for 2026, taking over a brand-new area of Durrants Farm in Porchfield and creating even more space for families, music lovers and the ...

This funding is available for 18-30-year-olds on the Isle of Wight who want to develop their skills, with awards of £500, £1000, and £1,500 available for those involved in dance, theatre (including ...

The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a number of flood alerts and warnings for the Isle of Wight. Carisbrooke and Hunny ...

The Isle of Wight SEN Support Group together with Rainbow Club IW celebrated last Sunday (14th Dec 2025) by hosting an ...

The festive season is upon us, and we’ve got you covered on all things recycling and waste. Christmas and New Year collection changes Recycling, waste, and garden subscription collections will change ...

Adult social care and Housing Offices close at 4.30pm on Wednesday 24th December and reopen at 8.30am to 4.30 pm on Monday 29th December. They close again at 4.30pm on Wednesday 31st December and ...